If assigning economic value to beaches feels awkward, remember that we did exactly that over a century ago to justify ...

"Lands End," a nine-minute short film playing at this year's Green Film Festival of San Francisco, captures a passion for ...

Alamitos Beach, in the Belmont Shore area, brings a neighborhood beach vibe that feels worlds away from the tourist madness plaguing more famous stretches of California coastline.

Morning light creates long, dramatic shadows from the fallen trees, making the beach even more mysterious. The surrounding salt marshes add another dimension of natural beauty to explore during your ...